Child Care Assistant Principal - Immediate Hire

Chesterbrook-Academy; Audubon Gardens (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Professional development support

Career pathway to leadership

Job summary

Chesterbrook Academy in Pennsylvania seeks an Assistant Principal who is passionate about early childhood education and eager to grow into a future school leadership role. This hands-on leadership position balances classroom time with administrative responsibilities to support daily operations and families.

You will mentor teachers, ensure a positive experience for students, and participate in leadership development aimed at advancing to a Principal role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and meet state licensing requirements.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a licensed childcare or early education setting.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset and genuine passion for developing others.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in all aspects of school operations, including staffing, family communication, and compliance.
• Serve as the on-site leader when Principal is out covering all aspects of the business.
• Partner with teachers to strengthen classroom quality and curriculum delivery.
• Step into the classroom as needed to support instructional coverage or special projects.
• Foster a warm, inclusive culture that inspires both children and staff to thrive.
• Participate in leadership development to prepare for future advancement into a Principal role.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Relationship-building

Leadership potential

Education

Completed degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field

Job description

Chesterbrook Academy is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Assistant Principal who is passionate about early childhood education and eager to grow into a future school leadership role.

This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll play a vital role in supporting our school’s daily operations, mentoring teachers, and ensuring a positive experience for students and families. Our Assistant Principals lead by example—balancing time in the classroom with administrative responsibilities, and always modeling our school values of care, excellence, and collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Principal in all aspects of school operations, including staffing, family communication, and compliance.
• Serve as the on-site leader when Principal is out covering all aspects of the business.
• Partner with teachers to strengthen classroom quality and curriculum delivery.
• Step into the classroom as needed to support instructional coverage or special projects.
• Foster a warm, inclusive culture that inspires both children and staff to thrive.
• Participate in leadership development to prepare for future advancement into a Principal role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and meet state licensing requirements.

• Completed degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a licensed childcare or early education setting.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset and genuine passion for developing others.

• Authorization to work in the United States

Why Join Chesterbrook Academy

• Career pathway toward Principal and higher leadership opportunities.
• Competitive pay, full benefits, and professional development support.
• A people-first culture grounded in teamwork, respect, and growth.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact in children’s lives while helping shape the next generation of educators.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and help us continue developing the best schools and educators in America —